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The Foundation of Christian Gratitude
🎙️ Equipping You in Grace • 📅 November 3, 2025
Show Summary
In this opening episode of our November series, “Gratitude and Grace in a Confused World,” Dave Jenkins explains why Christian gratitude isn’t seasonal or sentimental. True thankfulness is rooted in God’s unchanging character, the finished work of Christ, and His sovereign providence. Learn how gratitude shapes a biblical worldview and prepares our hearts to worship Christ as we approach Advent.🎧 Listen to the Audio
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Scripture References
- Psalm 100:4–5
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
- Romans 8:28
Key Points
- Gratitude Rooted in God’s Character: We give thanks because the Lord is good and His steadfast love endures forever.
- Gratitude Rooted in the Gospel: Christ’s finished work gives us unchanging reasons to give thanks in all circumstances.
- Gratitude Rooted in God’s Sovereignty: God works all things for His glory and our ultimate good.
Series Roadmap — November 2025
- Nov 3 — The Foundation of Christian Gratitude
- Nov 5 — God’s Providence and Our Peace
- Nov 10 — Persevering with Gratitude in Trials
- Nov 12 — Contentment in Christ Alone
- Nov 17 — Gratitude and Daily Grace
- Nov 19 — Gratitude that Fuels Service
- Nov 24 — Gratitude in Every Season of Life
- Nov 26 — The God Who Gives Every Good Gift
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
